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M26 CJP

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,103 mi
Last recorded79,103 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 CJP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 79,103 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 78,643 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 78,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 78,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 78,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 76,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 75,160 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 73,611 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 72,397 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 72,394 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 69,861 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 63,105 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,280 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 58,163 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,756 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 57,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,692 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 56,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn to 0mm on inside edge

Pass 26 Aug 2010 53,004 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,986 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 40,618 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 31,607 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 27,370 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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M26 CJP is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 66,558 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M26 CJP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M26 CJP registered?

M26 CJP is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is M26 CJP safe to buy?

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